About Dr. Rakesh Aga

Dr. Rakesh Aga is a senior Gastroenterologist with over four decades of experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine across India, the UK, Oman, and the Isle of Man. He has held consultant positions at leading teaching hospitals and tertiary care centres, with extensive expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, pancreatic diseases, and gastrointestinal cancers. Widely respected for his clinical excellence, academic contributions, and leadership in gastroenterology, he brings world-class expertise to patient care.

Specialities

1. Digestive Disorders

2. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

3. Advanced Endoscopy

4. Pancreatic & Biliary Disorders

5. Liver Diseases

6. Gastrointestinal Cancers

Experience

Major Achievements

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)

Introduced Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) in Oman in 1990

Led hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease and upper gastrointestinal cancer multidisciplinary teams in the UK

Published multiple research papers in leading national and international medical journals

Played a key role in establishing inflammatory bowel disease, liver and advanced endoscopy programmes in India

Recognised for clinical leadership, postgraduate teaching and training in gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy

Introduced ERCP services at Noble's Hospital, Isle of Man, during the COVID-19 period

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